HIV/AIDS

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and AIDS and related issues, including antiretroviral therapy, behavioral counseling, HIV testing, sexually transmitted diseases, and infection prevention. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

Last Update: 06/14/2011

Screening and Diagnosis Prevention Treatment

Complications and Special Situations Editorials and Letters Patient Education, Self-Care

Screening and Diagnosis

• Applying HIV Testing Guidelines in Clinical Practice (12/15/2009)
• ACP Releases Guidance Statement on Screening for HIV [Practice Guidelines] (08/15/2009)
• USPSTF Recommendations for STI Screening (03/15/2008)
• Screening and Treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnancy (07/15/2007)
• Screening for HIV: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (12/01/2005)
• HIV Prevalence and Testing Trends in Men Who Have Sex with Men [Practice Guidelines] (09/01/2005)
• HIV Testing on Demand [Curbside Consultation] (05/01/2005)
• HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral (07/15/2004)

Prevention

• Antiretroviral Therapy to Prevent Transmission in HIV-Discordant Couples [Cochrane for Clinicians] (03/01/2012)
• Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections [Putting Prevention into Practice] (03/15/2010)
• Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (03/15/2010)
• Abstinence-Plus Programs for Prevention of HIV [Cochrane for Clinicians] (04/01/2008)
• Effectiveness of Condoms in Reducing Heterosexual Transmission of HIV [Cochrane for Clinicians] (10/01/2004)

Treatment

• Common Adverse Effects of Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV Disease (06/15/2011)
• HIV Infection: The Role of Primary Care (11/01/2009)
• Preventive Counseling, Screening, and Therapy for the Patient with Newly Diagnosed HIV Infection (01/15/2006)
• Obstetric Care of Patients with HIV Disease (01/01/2001)
• An HIV-Positive Patient Who Avoids Treatment [Curbside Consultation] (06/01/1999)

Complications and Special Situations

• Complications of HIV Infection: A Systems-Based Approach (02/15/2011)
• Diagnosis and Initial Management of Acute HIV Infection (05/15/2010)
• Postexposure Prophylaxis Against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (07/15/2010)
• HIV: Mother-to-Child Transmission [Clinical Evidence Handbook] (03/01/2004)
• Management of Newborns Exposed to Maternal HIV Infection (05/15/2002)
• Pneumocystis carnii Pneumonia: A Clinical Review (10/15/1999)
• Evaluation and Treatment of Weight Loss in Adults with HIV Disease (09/01/1999)
• Head and Neck Manifestations of AIDS in Adults (04/15/1998)
• Delivery Options for Prevention of Perinatal HIV Transmission [Letters to the Editor] (12/15/2009)

Editorials and Letters

• Challenges of Improving Adherence to HIV Therapy [Editorials] (02/15/2011)
• The CDC and USPSTF Recommendations for HIV Testing [Editorials] (11/15/2007)
• It's Time to Normalize Testing for HIV [Editorials] (11/15/2007)
• Who Should Care for Patients with HIV/AIDS? [Editorials] (01/15/2006)
• The Changing Role of Family Physicians in HIV Care [Letters to the Editor] (11/15/2006)

Patient Education, Self-Care

• Common Side Effects of HIV Medicines (06/15/2011)

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